The 2022 Academy Awards took a poignant turn during the in memoriam segment, as the tribute opened with a clip of Aleksei A. Navalny from the Oscar-winning documentary “Navalny.” Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who tragically passed away last month in a Russian prison, was honored with a powerful quote displayed on the screen: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing.”
In addition to Navalny, the telecast paid tribute to several notable figures from the film industry who have passed away since the previous Oscars ceremony. Among those honored were Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking performer and activist, Chita Rivera, the Broadway star and filmmaker Norman Jewison, known for directing acclaimed films such as “In the Heat of the Night” and “Fiddler on the Roof.”
The Academy also remembered other beloved stars and filmmakers, including Alan Arkin, Andre Braugher, Michael Gambon, William Friedkin, Bo Goldman, Glenda Jackson, Piper Laurie, Bill Lee, Richard Lewis, Ryan O’Neal, Matthew Perry, Paul Reubens, Richard Roundtree, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Tina Turner, and Carl Weathers.
As the audience reflected on the contributions of these talented individuals to the world of cinema, the in memoriam segment served as a poignant reminder of the lasting impact they have left on the industry.
